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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 188.27 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 188.27 and 95.12 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 188.27 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/188.27 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 188.27 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 17,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,908.24/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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