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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 188.85 and 78.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 188.85 and 78.64 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 188.85 = 78.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/188.85 = 78.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 188.85 × 78.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 14,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851.16/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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