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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.65 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.65 and 86.87 is: 119.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.65 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.65 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.65 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 16,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,301.62/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.79

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