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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.56 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.56 and 64.86 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.56 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.56 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.56 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 13,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,332.62/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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