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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.63 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.63 and 85.03 is: 117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.63 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.63 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.63 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 16,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.63/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.34

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