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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.34 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.34 and 91 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.34 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.34 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.34 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,685.94/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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