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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 204.52 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 204.52 and 63.38 is: 94.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 204.52 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/204.52 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 204.52 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 12,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.48/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.98

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