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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.70 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.70 and 74.58 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.70 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.70 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.70 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 14,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.82/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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