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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 187.94 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 187.94 and 94.94 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 187.94 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/187.94 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 187.94 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 17,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843.02/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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