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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 188.01 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 188.01 and 99.27 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 188.01 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/188.01 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 188.01 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 18,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663.75/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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