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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 204.86 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 204.86 and 55.41 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 204.86 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/204.86 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 204.86 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 11,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,351.29/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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