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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 204.96 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 204.96 and 93.38 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 204.96 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/204.96 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 204.96 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 19,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.14/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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