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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 204.76 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 204.76 and 93.25 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 204.76 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/204.76 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 204.76 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 19,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094.24/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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