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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.48 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.48 and 95.13 is: 131.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.48 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.48 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.48 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 17,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.34/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.29

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