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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.31 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.31 and 129.05 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.31 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.31 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.31 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 24,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.77/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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