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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.46 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.46 and 128.70 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.46 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.46 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.46 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 24,254.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,254.80/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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