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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.36, 1.88 and 1.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.36, 1.88 and 1.21 is: 1.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.36 : 1.88 = 1.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.36/1.88 = 1.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.36x = 1.88 × 1.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.36x = 2.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2.27/1.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.67

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