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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.61 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.61 and 84.22 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.61 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.61 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.61 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 15,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.73/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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