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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.75 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.75 and 64.44 is: 96.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.75 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.75 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.75 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 13,194.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.09/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.51

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