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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 187.76 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 187.76 and 83.68 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 187.76 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/187.76 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 187.76 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 15,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710.40/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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