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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.88 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.88 and 121.68 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.88 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.88 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.88 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 22,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.24/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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