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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 188.03 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 188.03 and 77.27 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 188.03 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/188.03 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 188.03 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 14,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.33/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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