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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 186.36 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 186.36 and 134.28 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 186.36 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/186.36 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 186.36 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 25,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024.42/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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