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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 187.93 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 187.93 and 89.67 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 187.93 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/187.93 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 187.93 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 16,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851.68/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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