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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.08 and 83.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.08 and 83.86 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.08 = 83.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.08 = 83.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.08 × 83.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 15,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771.94/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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