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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.20 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.20 and 135.21 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.20 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.20 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.20 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 25,311.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.31/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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