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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.12 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.12 and 121.10 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.12 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.12 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.12 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 22,780.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780.69/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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