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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 204.66 and 55.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 204.66 and 55.35 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 204.66 = 55.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/204.66 = 55.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 204.66 × 55.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 11,327.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.93/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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