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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.76 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.76 and 87.59 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.76 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.76 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.76 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 16,533.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533.49/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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