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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 187.89 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 187.89 and 87.12 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 187.89 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/187.89 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 187.89 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 16,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.98/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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