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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 189.37 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 189.37 and 134.92 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 189.37 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/189.37 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 189.37 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 25,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549.80/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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