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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 205.40 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 205.40 and 59.92 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 205.40 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/205.40 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 205.40 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 12,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306.75/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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