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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 205.19 and 64.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 205.19 and 64.57 is: 96.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 205.19 = 64.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/205.19 = 64.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 205.19 × 64.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 13,249.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.12/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.89

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