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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 188.83 and 87.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 188.83 and 87.72 is: 121.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 188.83 = 87.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/188.83 = 87.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 188.83 × 87.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 16,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,563.57/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.06

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