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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 204.66 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 204.66 and 59.46 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 204.66 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/204.66 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 204.66 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 12,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,169.08/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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