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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 187.92 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 187.92 and 121.44 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 187.92 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/187.92 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 187.92 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 22,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821.00/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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