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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.05 and 63.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.05 and 63.63 is: 95.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.05 = 63.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.05 = 63.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.05 × 63.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 13,048.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048.00/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.39

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