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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.52 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.52 and 95.18 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.52 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.52 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.52 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 17,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,943.33/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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