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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 188.64 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 188.64 and 76.88 is: 106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 188.64 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/188.64 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 188.64 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 14,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502.26/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.09

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