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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.74 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.74 and 85.05 is: 117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.74 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.74 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.74 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 16,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.97/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.34

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