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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 204.57 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 204.57 and 54.17 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 204.57 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/204.57 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 204.57 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 11,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,081.29/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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