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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 205.14 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 205.14 and 91.19 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 205.14 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/205.14 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 205.14 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 18,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706.72/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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