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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 188.78 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 188.78 and 84.38 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 188.78 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/188.78 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 188.78 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 15,927.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927.89/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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