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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 204.60 and 64.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 204.60 and 64.32 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 204.60 = 64.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/204.60 = 64.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 204.60 × 64.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 13,159.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159.87/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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