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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 204.84 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 204.84 and 88.52 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 204.84 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/204.84 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 204.84 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 18,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132.44/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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