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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 205.04 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 205.04 and 59.60 is: 89.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 205.04 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/205.04 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 205.04 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 12,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,220.38/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.41

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