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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.76 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.76 and 74.62 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.76 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.76 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.76 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 14,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083.95/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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