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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.06 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.06 and 130.10 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.06 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.06 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.06 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 24,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.02/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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