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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.77 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.77 and 88.31 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.77 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.77 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.77 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 18,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083.97/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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