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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 204.30 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 204.30 and 95.74 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 204.30 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/204.30 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 204.30 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 19,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,559.68/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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