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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 187.71 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 187.71 and 91.84 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 187.71 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/187.71 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 187.71 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 17,239.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239.29/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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