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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 188.08 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 188.08 and 77.28 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 188.08 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/188.08 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 188.08 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 14,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533.50/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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