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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.54 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.54 and 96.29 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.54 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.54 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.54 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 19,790.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790.95/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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