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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 188.22 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 188.22 and 94.95 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 188.22 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/188.22 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 188.22 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 17,871.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871.49/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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