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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 189.16 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 189.16 and 95.56 is: 131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 189.16 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/189.16 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 189.16 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 18,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.13/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.98

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