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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 205.41 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 205.41 and 91.30 is: 137.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 205.41 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/205.41 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 205.41 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 18,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753.60/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.23

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