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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 188.33 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 188.33 and 131.25 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 188.33 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/188.33 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 188.33 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 24,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717.66/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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