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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 204.84 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 204.84 and 93.15 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 204.84 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/204.84 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 204.84 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 19,080.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.85/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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