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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.26 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.26 and 95.67 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.26 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.26 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.26 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 19,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.22/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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