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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 187.81 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 187.81 and 94.69 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 187.81 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/187.81 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 187.81 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 17,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,783.73/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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