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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 205.38 and 85.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 205.38 and 85.39 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 205.38 = 85.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/205.38 = 85.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 205.38 × 85.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 17,536.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.95/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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