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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 188.48 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 188.48 and 95.16 is: 131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 188.48 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/188.48 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 188.48 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 17,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935.76/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.22

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