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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 189.59 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 189.59 and 134.98 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 189.59 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/189.59 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 189.59 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 25,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.86/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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