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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 205.35 and 55.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 205.35 and 55.78 is: 83.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 205.35 = 55.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/205.35 = 55.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 205.35 × 55.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 11,453.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453.70/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.68

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