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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.19 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.19 and 120.02 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.19 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.19 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.19 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 22,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585.62/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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