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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 188.40 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 188.40 and 78.30 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 188.40 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/188.40 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 188.40 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 14,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,751.72/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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