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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 59.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.63 and 59.35 is: 89.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.63 = 59.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.63 = 59.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.63 × 59.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 12,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,144.79/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.03

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