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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.50 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.50 and 55.92 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.50 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.50 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.50 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 11,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,491.56/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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