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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.56 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.56 and 95.36 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.56 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.56 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.56 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 17,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.08/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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