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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.99 and 78.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.99 and 78.01 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.99 = 78.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.99 = 78.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.99 × 78.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 14,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.10/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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