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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.07 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.07 and 74.11 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.07 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.07 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.07 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 13,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.87/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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