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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.54 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.54 and 93.16 is: 139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.54 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.54 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.54 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 19,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,054.95/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.60

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