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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.72 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.72 and 55.24 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.72 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.72 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.72 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 11,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,308.73/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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