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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.06 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.06 and 87.14 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.06 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.06 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.06 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 16,387.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,387.55/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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