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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.40 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.40 and 121.92 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.40 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.40 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.40 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 22,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969.73/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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