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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 205.16 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 205.16 and 93.27 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 205.16 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/205.16 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 205.16 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 19,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135.27/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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