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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 188.55 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 188.55 and 74.46 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 188.55 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/188.55 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 188.55 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 14,039.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039.43/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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