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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 187.94 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 187.94 and 99.36 is: 137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 187.94 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/187.94 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 187.94 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 18,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.72/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.05

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