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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.83 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.83 and 74.66 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.83 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.83 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.83 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 14,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098.33/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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