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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 205.23 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 205.23 and 87.87 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 205.23 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/205.23 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 205.23 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 18,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033.56/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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