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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 205.11 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 205.11 and 88.70 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 205.11 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/205.11 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 205.11 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 18,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.26/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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