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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 204.87 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 204.87 and 95.88 is: 143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 204.87 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/204.87 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 204.87 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 19,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.94/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.87

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