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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.48 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.48 and 95.27 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.48 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.48 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.48 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 17,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,956.49/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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