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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.34 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.34 and 55.76 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.34 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.34 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.34 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 11,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448.45/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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