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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.69 and 77.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.69 and 77.74 is: 107.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.69 = 77.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.69 = 77.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.69 × 77.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 14,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,668.48/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.27

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