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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 187.72 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 187.72 and 135.93 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 187.72 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/187.72 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 187.72 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 25,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516.44/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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