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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 189.06 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 189.06 and 93.34 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 189.06 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/189.06 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 189.06 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 17,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,646.86/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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