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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.73 and 99.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.73 and 99.90 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.73 = 99.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.73 = 99.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.73 × 99.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 18,854.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854.13/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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