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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.10 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.10 and 89.57 is: 123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.10 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.10 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.10 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 16,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,848.12/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.63

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