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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 188.45 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 188.45 and 121.92 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 188.45 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/188.45 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 188.45 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 22,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975.21/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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