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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 187.90 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 187.90 and 94.80 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 187.90 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/187.90 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 187.90 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 17,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,812.92/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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