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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.70 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.70 and 99.48 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.70 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.70 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.70 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 18,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,771.99/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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