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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.33, 188.13 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.33, 188.13 and 74.16 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.33 : 188.13 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.33/188.13 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.33x = 188.13 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.33x = 13,951.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951.54/136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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