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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 187.77 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 187.77 and 89.58 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 187.77 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/187.77 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 187.77 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 16,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.44/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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