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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 188.19 and 89.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 188.19 and 89.73 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 188.19 = 89.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/188.19 = 89.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 188.19 × 89.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 16,886.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,886.29/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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