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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 188.45 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 188.45 and 122.64 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 188.45 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/188.45 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 188.45 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 23,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,111.51/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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