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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 188.55 and 78.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 188.55 and 78.41 is: 108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 188.55 = 78.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/188.55 = 78.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 188.55 × 78.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 14,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,784.21/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.21

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