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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.56 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.56 and 87.65 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.56 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.56 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.56 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 16,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.16/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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