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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.06 and 94.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.06 and 94.81 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.06 = 94.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.06 = 94.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.06 × 94.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 17,829.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829.97/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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