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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 187.97 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 187.97 and 89.55 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 187.97 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/187.97 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 187.97 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 16,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,832.71/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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