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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.99 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.99 and 88.50 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.99 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.99 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.99 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 18,141.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,141.62/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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