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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 204.99 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 204.99 and 55.43 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 204.99 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/204.99 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 204.99 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 11,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.60/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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