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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.55 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.55 and 87.53 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.55 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.55 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.55 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 16,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.84/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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