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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.62 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.62 and 121.64 is: 167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.62 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.62 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.62 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 22,822.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.10/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.76

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