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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 187.64 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 187.64 and 99.10 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 187.64 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/187.64 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 187.64 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 18,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595.12/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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