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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 188.00 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 188.00 and 74.06 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 188.00 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/188.00 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 188.00 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 13,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.56/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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