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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 188.51 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 188.51 and 87.46 is: 120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 188.51 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/188.51 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 188.51 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 16,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486.83/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.74

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