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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 205.29 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 205.29 and 88.62 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 205.29 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/205.29 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 205.29 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 18,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.80/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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