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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.49 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.49 and 59.39 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.49 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.49 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.49 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 12,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,144.66/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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