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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 188.90 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 188.90 and 93.21 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 188.90 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/188.90 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 188.90 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 17,606.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606.42/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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