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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 204.87 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 204.87 and 59.51 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 204.87 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/204.87 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 204.87 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 12,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,191.81/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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