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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.66 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.66 and 95.24 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.66 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.66 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.66 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 17,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968.69/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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