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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 189.52 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 189.52 and 135.14 is: 187.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 189.52 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/189.52 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 189.52 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 25,611.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.06/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.74

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