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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.68 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.68 and 55.25 is: 82.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.68 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.68 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.68 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 11,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,307.27/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.90

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