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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.08 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.08 and 87.18 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.08 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.08 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.08 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 16,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396.81/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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