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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 205.19 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 205.19 and 59.73 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 205.19 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/205.19 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 205.19 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 12,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,256.00/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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