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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.50 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.50 and 99.88 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.50 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.50 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.50 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 18,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827.38/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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