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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 187.70 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 187.70 and 86.92 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 187.70 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/187.70 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 187.70 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 16,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.88/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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