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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.20 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.20 and 63.81 is: 95.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.20 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.20 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.20 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 13,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093.81/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.59

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