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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 188.04 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 188.04 and 87.17 is: 120.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 188.04 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/188.04 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 188.04 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 16,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,390.51/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.31

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