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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 204.59 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 204.59 and 95.78 is: 143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 204.59 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/204.59 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 204.59 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 19,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596.38/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.76

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