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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 188.90 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 188.90 and 93.20 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 188.90 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/188.90 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 188.90 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 17,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604.07/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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