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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 204.70 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 204.70 and 87.73 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 204.70 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/204.70 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 204.70 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 17,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,958.33/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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