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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 204.40 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 204.40 and 93.21 is: 139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 204.40 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/204.40 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 204.40 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 19,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.12/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.19

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