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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.16 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.16 and 87.22 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.16 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.16 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.16 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 16,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.32/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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