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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 188.47 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 188.47 and 99.69 is: 137.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 188.47 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/188.47 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 188.47 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 18,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.57/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.53

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