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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 205.07 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 205.07 and 88.19 is: 132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 205.07 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/205.07 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 205.07 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 18,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083.66/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.07

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