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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.26 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.26 and 63.72 is: 95.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.26 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.26 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.26 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 13,079.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079.17/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.52

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