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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.13 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.13 and 99.10 is: 136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.13 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.13 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.13 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 18,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643.21/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.78

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