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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.58 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.58 and 87.51 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.58 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.58 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.58 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 16,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,502.64/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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