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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 187.66 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 187.66 and 79.99 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 187.66 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/187.66 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 187.66 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 15,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010.92/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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