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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.19 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.19 and 99.47 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.19 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.19 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.19 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 18,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.32/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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