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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 204.27 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 204.27 and 95.86 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 204.27 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/204.27 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 204.27 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 19,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.32/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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