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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.63 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.63 and 121.06 is: 166.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.63 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.63 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.63 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 22,714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.42/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.94

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