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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.70 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.70 and 95.34 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.70 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.70 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.70 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 17,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,990.66/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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