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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.98 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.98 and 93.09 is: 128.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.98 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.98 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.98 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 17,592.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592.62/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.57

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