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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.89 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.89 and 83.78 is: 115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.89 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.89 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.89 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 15,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.42/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.55

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