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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 187.71 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 187.71 and 77.01 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 187.71 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/187.71 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 187.71 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 14,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,455.27/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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