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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 187.66 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 187.66 and 89.45 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 187.66 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/187.66 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 187.66 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 16,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786.43/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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