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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 187.57 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 187.57 and 86.86 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 187.57 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/187.57 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 187.57 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 16,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292.33/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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