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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 188.27 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 188.27 and 87.31 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 188.27 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/188.27 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 188.27 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 16,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,437.85/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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