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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 205.45 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 205.45 and 55.80 is: 83.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 205.45 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/205.45 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 205.45 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 11,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464.11/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.72

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