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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.22 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.22 and 63.74 is: 95.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.22 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.22 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.22 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 13,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.40/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.58

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