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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.34 and 78.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.34 and 78.28 is: 108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.34 = 78.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.34 = 78.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.34 × 78.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 14,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743.26/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.01

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