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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 204.56 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 204.56 and 92.70 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 204.56 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/204.56 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 204.56 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 18,962.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.71/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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