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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 188.78 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 188.78 and 87.68 is: 120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 188.78 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/188.78 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 188.78 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 16,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552.23/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.98

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