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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 188.90 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 188.90 and 78.66 is: 108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 188.90 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/188.90 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 188.90 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 14,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858.48/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.57

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