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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 205.11 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 205.11 and 59.81 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 205.11 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/205.11 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 205.11 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 12,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,267.63/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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