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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.88 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.88 and 77.90 is: 107.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.88 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.88 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.88 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 14,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,634.52/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.51

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