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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 187.83 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 187.83 and 120.81 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 187.83 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/187.83 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 187.83 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 22,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,691.74/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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