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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 205.10 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 205.10 and 55.56 is: 83.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 205.10 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/205.10 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 205.10 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 11,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,395.36/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.31

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