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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.12 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.12 and 89.76 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.12 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.12 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.12 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 16,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.65/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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