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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 204.66 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 204.66 and 55.28 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 204.66 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/204.66 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 204.66 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 11,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,314.12/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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