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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 187.92 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 187.92 and 94.77 is: 130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 187.92 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/187.92 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 187.92 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 17,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809.18/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.61

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