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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.55 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.55 and 84.26 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.55 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.55 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.55 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 15,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.01/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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