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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 188.36 and 89.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 188.36 and 89.83 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 188.36 = 89.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/188.36 = 89.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 188.36 × 89.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 16,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,920.38/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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