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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.37 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.37 and 99.54 is: 137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.37 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.37 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.37 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 18,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750.35/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.37

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