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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.69 and 77.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.69 and 77.73 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.69 = 77.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.69 = 77.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.69 × 77.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 14,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666.49/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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