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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 204.60 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 204.60 and 64.36 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 204.60 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/204.60 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 204.60 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 13,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168.06/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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