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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 188.19 and 87.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 188.19 and 87.22 is: 120.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 188.19 = 87.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/188.19 = 87.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 188.19 × 87.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 16,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413.93/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.37

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