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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.56 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.56 and 78.42 is: 108.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.56 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.56 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.56 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 14,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786.88/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.23

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