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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.76 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.76 and 83.65 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.76 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.76 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.76 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 15,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706.12/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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