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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 204.39 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 204.39 and 95.94 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 204.39 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/204.39 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 204.39 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 19,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.18/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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