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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 187.77 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 187.77 and 73.90 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 187.77 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/187.77 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 187.77 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 13,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875.92/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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