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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.30 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.30 and 77.44 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.30 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.30 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.30 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 14,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581.95/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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