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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 189.01 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 189.01 and 95.32 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 189.01 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/189.01 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 189.01 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 18,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015.72/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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