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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.02 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.02 and 84.50 is: 116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.02 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.02 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.02 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 15,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887.69/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.60

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