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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 188.84 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 188.84 and 74.68 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 188.84 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/188.84 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 188.84 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 14,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.29/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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