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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.78, 188.85 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.78, 188.85 and 87.72 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.78 : 188.85 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.78/188.85 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.78x = 188.85 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.78x = 16,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.92/136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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