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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.65, 188.57 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.65, 188.57 and 87.53 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.65 : 188.57 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.65/188.57 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.65x = 188.57 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.65x = 16,504.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.59/136.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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