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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 204.68 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 204.68 and 96.09 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 204.68 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/204.68 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 204.68 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 19,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.70/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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