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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 188.46 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.46 and 86.74 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 188.46 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/188.46 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 188.46 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 16,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347.02/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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