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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.12 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.12 and 91.12 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.12 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.12 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.12 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,690.53/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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