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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.21 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.21 and 55.66 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.21 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.21 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.21 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 11,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.99/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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