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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.66 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.66 and 87.62 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.66 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.66 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.66 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 16,529.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.75/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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