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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.68 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.68 and 99.22 is: 136.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.68 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.68 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.68 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 18,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621.61/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.84

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