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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.88 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.88 and 55.43 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.88 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.88 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.88 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 11,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,357.36/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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