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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 204.88 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 204.88 and 88.01 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 204.88 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/204.88 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 204.88 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 18,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,031.49/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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