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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.68 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.68 and 77.79 is: 107.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.68 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.68 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.68 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 14,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600.62/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.35

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