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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 204.89 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 204.89 and 64.42 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 204.89 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/204.89 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 204.89 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 13,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198.18/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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