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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.91 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.91 and 135.66 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.91 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.91 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.91 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 25,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,627.53/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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