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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 188.89 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 188.89 and 93.25 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 188.89 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/188.89 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 188.89 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 17,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,613.99/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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