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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.78 and 87.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.78 and 87.70 is: 121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.78 = 87.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.78 = 87.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.78 × 87.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 16,556.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,556.01/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.04

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