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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.64 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.64 and 55.31 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.64 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.64 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.64 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 11,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,317.99/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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