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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 188.82 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 188.82 and 93.16 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 188.82 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/188.82 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 188.82 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 17,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590.47/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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