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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.34 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.34 and 95.21 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.34 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.34 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.34 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 17,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,930.91/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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