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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 188.78 and 78.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 188.78 and 78.59 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 188.78 = 78.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/188.78 = 78.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 188.78 × 78.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 14,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834.88/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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