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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 187.96 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 187.96 and 122.34 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 187.96 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/187.96 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 187.96 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 22,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.47/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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