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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.41 and 95.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.41 and 95.15 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.41 = 95.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.41 = 95.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.41 × 95.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 17,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927.44/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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