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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.23 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.23 and 83.96 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.23 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.23 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.23 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 15,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.43/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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