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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 187.90 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 187.90 and 130.30 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 187.90 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/187.90 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 187.90 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 24,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.57/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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