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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.33 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.33 and 34.18 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.33 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.33 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.33 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 7,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018.18/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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