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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 187.98 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 187.98 and 94.78 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 187.98 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/187.98 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 187.98 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 17,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,816.74/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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