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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 188.17 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 188.17 and 84.67 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 188.17 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/188.17 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 188.17 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 15,932.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932.35/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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