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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.61 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.61 and 93.16 is: 128.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.61 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.61 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.61 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 17,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,570.91/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.48

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