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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.60, 188.45 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.60, 188.45 and 94.01 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.60 : 188.45 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.60/188.45 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.60x = 188.45 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.60x = 17,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715.71/136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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