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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.34 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.34 and 55.73 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.34 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.34 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.34 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 11,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442.29/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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