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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 188.77 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 188.77 and 78.60 is: 108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 188.77 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/188.77 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 188.77 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 14,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.32/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.45

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