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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.75 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.75 and 64.31 is: 96.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.75 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.75 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.75 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 13,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.47/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.50

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