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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 204.24 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 204.24 and 93.68 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 204.24 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/204.24 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 204.24 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 19,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133.20/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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