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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 186.50 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 186.50 and 129.06 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 186.50 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/186.50 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 186.50 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 24,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,069.69/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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