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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 188.21 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 188.21 and 74.22 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 188.21 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/188.21 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 188.21 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 13,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,968.78/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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