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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.69 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.69 and 94.61 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.69 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.69 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.69 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 17,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.58/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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