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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.64 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.64 and 77.76 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.64 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.64 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.64 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 14,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.89/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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