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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 204.93 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 204.93 and 58.52 is: 87.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 204.93 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/204.93 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 204.93 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 11,993.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993.02/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.78

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