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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 188.03 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 188.03 and 99.59 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 188.03 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/188.03 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 188.03 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 18,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725.41/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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