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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.72 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.72 and 94.77 is: 130.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.72 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.72 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.72 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 17,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,789.99/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.59

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