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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.38 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.38 and 54.74 is: 82.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.38 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.38 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.38 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 11,241.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,241.47/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.07

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