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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 188.23 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 188.23 and 95.05 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 188.23 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/188.23 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 188.23 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 17,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889.85/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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