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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.23 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.23 and 59.82 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.23 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.23 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.23 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 12,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,276.86/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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