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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.17 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.17 and 91.46 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.17 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.17 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.17 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 17,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,210.78/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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