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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 188.05 and 84.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 188.05 and 84.55 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 188.05 = 84.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/188.05 = 84.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 188.05 × 84.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 15,898.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898.26/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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