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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.56 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.56 and 84.20 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.56 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.56 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.56 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 15,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,792.55/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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