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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 188.08 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 188.08 and 95.02 is: 131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 188.08 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/188.08 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 188.08 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 17,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871.36/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.18

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