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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.73 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.73 and 78.54 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.73 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.73 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.73 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 14,822.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,822.85/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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