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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 187.72 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 187.72 and 131.95 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 187.72 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/187.72 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 187.72 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 24,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,769.56/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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