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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.03 and 64.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.03 and 64.78 is: 97.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.03 = 64.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.03 = 64.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.03 × 64.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 13,281.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281.33/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.04

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