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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.17 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.17 and 99.74 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.17 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.17 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.17 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 18,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,768.33/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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