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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.13 and 79.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.13 and 79.55 is: 109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.13 = 79.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.13 = 79.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.13 × 79.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 14,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,965.74/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.77

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