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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 188.00 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 188.00 and 87.11 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 188.00 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/188.00 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 188.00 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 16,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375.30/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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