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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.68 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.68 and 77.77 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.68 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.68 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.68 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 14,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595.87/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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