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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 187.86 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 187.86 and 89.46 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 187.86 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/187.86 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 187.86 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 16,805.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805.96/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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