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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.35 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.35 and 87.41 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.35 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.35 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.35 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 16,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,463.67/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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