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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.80 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.80 and 55.44 is: 83.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.80 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.80 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.80 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 11,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,354.11/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.17

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