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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 204.74 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 204.74 and 63.44 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 204.74 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/204.74 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 204.74 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 12,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.71/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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