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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.57 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.57 and 55.31 is: 82.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.57 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.57 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.57 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 11,313.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313.74/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.92

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