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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.78 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.78 and 83.69 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.78 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.78 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.78 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 15,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715.57/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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