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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 187.97 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 187.97 and 87.20 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 187.97 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/187.97 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 187.97 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 16,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389.61/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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