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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.05 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.05 and 59.74 is: 89.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.05 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.05 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.05 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 12,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,249.69/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.54

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