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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 188.88 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 188.88 and 93.16 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 188.88 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/188.88 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 188.88 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 17,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.06/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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