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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.69 and 78.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.69 and 78.50 is: 108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.69 = 78.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.69 = 78.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.69 × 78.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 14,812.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,812.17/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.34

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