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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 187.96 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 187.96 and 87.11 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 187.96 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/187.96 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 187.96 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 16,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.82/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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