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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 188.62 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 188.62 and 84.25 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 188.62 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/188.62 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 188.62 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 15,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891.26/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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