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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 188.16 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 188.16 and 99.64 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 188.16 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/188.16 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 188.16 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 18,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,748.26/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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