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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 188.74 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 188.74 and 93.12 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 188.74 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/188.74 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 188.74 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 17,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,575.47/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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