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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.68 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.68 and 94.60 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.68 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.68 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.68 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 17,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.12/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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