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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.98 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.98 and 64.42 is: 96.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.98 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.98 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.98 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 13,204.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204.81/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.67

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