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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 204.84 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 204.84 and 59.67 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 204.84 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/204.84 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 204.84 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 12,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,222.80/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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