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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 188.08 and 94.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 188.08 and 94.84 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 188.08 = 94.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/188.08 = 94.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 188.08 × 94.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 17,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836.80/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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