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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.61 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.61 and 94.77 is: 142.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.61 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.61 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.61 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 19,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391.23/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.14

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