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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 188.34 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 188.34 and 74.30 is: 102.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 188.34 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/188.34 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 188.34 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 13,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.65/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.54

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