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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 187.72 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 187.72 and 99.28 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 187.72 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/187.72 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 187.72 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 18,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636.84/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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