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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 204.57 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 204.57 and 95.76 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 204.57 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/204.57 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 204.57 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 19,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589.62/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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