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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 188.02 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 188.02 and 120.25 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 188.02 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/188.02 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 188.02 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 22,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,609.41/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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