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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 204.90 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 204.90 and 91.08 is: 136.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 204.90 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/204.90 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 204.90 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,662.29/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.42

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