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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 205.58 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 205.58 and 88.18 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 205.58 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/205.58 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 205.58 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 18,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128.04/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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