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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 205.44 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 205.44 and 55.81 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 205.44 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/205.44 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 205.44 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 11,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465.61/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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