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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.66 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.66 and 64.31 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.66 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.66 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.66 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 13,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160.66/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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