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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 205.02 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 205.02 and 96.12 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 205.02 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/205.02 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 205.02 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 19,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706.52/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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