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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 188.07 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 188.07 and 99.55 is: 137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 188.07 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/188.07 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 188.07 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 18,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,722.37/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.39

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