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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 188.40 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 188.40 and 128.27 is: 176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 188.40 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/188.40 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 188.40 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 24,165.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,165.13/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.68

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