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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 205.13 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 205.13 and 55.53 is: 83.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 205.13 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/205.13 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 205.13 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 11,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,390.87/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.33

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