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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.19, 187.82 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.19, 187.82 and 84.35 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.19 : 187.82 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.19/187.82 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.19x = 187.82 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.19x = 15,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.62/136.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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