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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 187.97 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 187.97 and 94.82 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 187.97 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/187.97 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 187.97 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 17,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821.90/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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