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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 205.02 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 205.02 and 55.47 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 205.02 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/205.02 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 205.02 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 11,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,372.46/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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