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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 204.99 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 204.99 and 87.89 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 204.99 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/204.99 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 204.99 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 18,016.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016.57/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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