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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.64 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.64 and 54.20 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.64 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.64 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.64 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 11,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,090.19/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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