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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.73 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.73 and 120.42 is: 166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.73 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.73 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.73 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 22,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726.87/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.19

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