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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 187.72 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 187.72 and 73.86 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 187.72 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/187.72 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 187.72 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 13,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.47/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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