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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 204.90 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 204.90 and 95.98 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 204.90 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/204.90 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 204.90 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 19,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.30/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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