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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.66 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.66 and 87.60 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.66 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.66 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.66 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 16,526.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526.62/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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