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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 188.18 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 188.18 and 74.19 is: 102.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 188.18 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/188.18 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 188.18 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 13,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960.98/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.38

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