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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 187.96 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 187.96 and 74.03 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 187.96 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/187.96 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 187.96 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 13,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,914.80/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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