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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 187.78 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 187.78 and 83.66 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 187.78 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/187.78 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 187.78 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 15,709.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,709.67/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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