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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 187.84 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 187.84 and 128.30 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 187.84 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/187.84 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 187.84 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 24,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.87/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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