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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 205.45 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 205.45 and 59.91 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 205.45 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/205.45 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 205.45 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 12,308.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,308.51/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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