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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 205.19 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 205.19 and 91.02 is: 136.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 205.19 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/205.19 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 205.19 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 18,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,675.94/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.74

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