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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 205.56 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 205.56 and 96.24 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 205.56 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/205.56 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 205.56 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 19,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,783.09/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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