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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.15 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.15 and 77.32 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.15 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.15 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.15 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 14,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,547.80/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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