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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 204.81 and 55.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 204.81 and 55.47 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 204.81 = 55.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/204.81 = 55.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 204.81 × 55.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 11,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360.81/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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