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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.60 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.60 and 94.70 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.60 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.60 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.60 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 17,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.13/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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