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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 187.97 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 187.97 and 98.89 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 187.97 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/187.97 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 187.97 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 18,587.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.39/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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