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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 204.82 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 204.82 and 88.49 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 204.82 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/204.82 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 204.82 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 18,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.52/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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