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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 204.48 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 204.48 and 93.20 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 204.48 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/204.48 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 204.48 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 19,056.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,056.51/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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