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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.72 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.72 and 89.46 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.72 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.72 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.72 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 16,793.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,793.55/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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