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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 188.89 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 188.89 and 87.77 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 188.89 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/188.89 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 188.89 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 16,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,579.13/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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