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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.22 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.22 and 59.79 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.22 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.22 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.22 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 12,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270.16/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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