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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.16 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.16 and 55.65 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.16 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.16 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.16 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 11,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,416.88/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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