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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 204.53 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 204.53 and 93.16 is: 139.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 204.53 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/204.53 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 204.53 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 19,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,053.74/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.49

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