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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.05 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.05 and 59.70 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.05 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.05 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.05 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 12,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241.49/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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