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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.38 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.38 and 94.57 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.38 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.38 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.38 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 17,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814.21/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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