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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.72 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.72 and 55.33 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.72 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.72 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.72 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 11,327.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,327.16/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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