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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 205.18 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 205.18 and 96.18 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 205.18 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/205.18 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 205.18 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 19,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,734.21/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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