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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.42 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.42 and 78.35 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.42 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.42 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.42 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 14,761.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,761.37/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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