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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 187.95 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 187.95 and 87.14 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 187.95 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/187.95 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 187.95 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 16,377.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377.96/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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