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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.91 and 89.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.91 and 89.49 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.91 = 89.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.91 = 89.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.91 × 89.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 16,815.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.62/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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