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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 188.93 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 188.93 and 78.62 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 188.93 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/188.93 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 188.93 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 14,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.76/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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