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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.48 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.48 and 99.78 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.48 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.48 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.48 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 18,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,806.58/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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