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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.15, 187.59 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.15, 187.59 and 99.25 is: 136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.15 : 187.59 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.15/187.59 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.15x = 187.59 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.15x = 18,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618.31/136.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.75

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