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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 187.63 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 187.63 and 96.64 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 187.63 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/187.63 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 187.63 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 18,132.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132.56/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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