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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.98 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.98 and 96.29 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.98 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.98 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.98 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 19,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,737.52/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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