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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 188.11 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 188.11 and 89.75 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 188.11 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/188.11 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 188.11 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 16,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.48/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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