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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 204.86 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 204.86 and 55.46 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 204.86 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/204.86 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 204.86 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 11,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,361.54/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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