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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 205.13 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 205.13 and 55.60 is: 83.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 205.13 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/205.13 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 205.13 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 11,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,404.85/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.41

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