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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 188.75 and 93.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 188.75 and 93.23 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 188.75 = 93.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/188.75 = 93.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 188.75 × 93.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 17,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.45/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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