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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.63 and 87.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.63 and 87.61 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.63 = 87.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.63 = 87.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.63 × 87.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 16,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,524.49/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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