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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 205.66 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 205.66 and 85.93 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 205.66 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/205.66 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 205.66 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 17,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,672.36/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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