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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 188.48 and 78.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 188.48 and 78.36 is: 108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 188.48 = 78.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/188.48 = 78.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 188.48 × 78.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 14,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,769.29/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.14

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