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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.33 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.33 and 87.44 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.33 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.33 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.33 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 16,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466.20/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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