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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 205.20 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 205.20 and 63.64 is: 95.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 205.20 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/205.20 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 205.20 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 13,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,058.93/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.47

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