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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 187.92 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 187.92 and 94.64 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 187.92 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/187.92 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 187.92 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 17,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784.75/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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