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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.70 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.70 and 63.40 is: 95.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.70 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.70 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.70 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 12,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,977.98/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.06

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