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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 188.03 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 188.03 and 77.25 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 188.03 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/188.03 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 188.03 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 14,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524.93/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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