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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 205.40 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 205.40 and 55.74 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 205.40 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/205.40 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 205.40 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 11,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,449.00/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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