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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 188.60 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 188.60 and 99.77 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 188.60 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/188.60 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 188.60 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 18,815.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815.18/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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