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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 188.44 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 188.44 and 87.45 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 188.44 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/188.44 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 188.44 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 16,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478.86/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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