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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.62 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.62 and 78.48 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.62 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.62 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.62 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 14,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802.70/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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