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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.79 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.79 and 93.18 is: 128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.79 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.79 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.79 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 17,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,591.45/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.67

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