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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 186.36 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 186.36 and 134.22 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 186.36 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/186.36 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 186.36 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 25,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013.24/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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