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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.16 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.16 and 64.57 is: 96.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.16 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.16 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.16 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 13,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247.18/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.89

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