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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.73 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.73 and 86.87 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.73 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.73 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.73 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 16,308.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,308.11/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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