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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.72 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.72 and 59.52 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.72 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.72 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.72 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 12,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184.93/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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