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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 188.49 and 78.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 188.49 and 78.38 is: 108.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 188.49 = 78.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/188.49 = 78.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 188.49 × 78.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 14,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.85/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.19

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