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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 204.77 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 204.77 and 59.51 is: 89.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 204.77 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/204.77 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 204.77 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 12,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,186.52/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.21

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