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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.04 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.04 and 88.88 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.04 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.04 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.04 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 18,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.96/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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