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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.66 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.66 and 63.43 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.66 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.66 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.66 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 12,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982.22/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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