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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.04 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.04 and 64.56 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.04 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.04 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.04 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 13,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.38/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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