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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 204.54 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 204.54 and 95.76 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 204.54 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/204.54 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 204.54 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 19,586.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586.75/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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