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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 188.80 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 188.80 and 87.66 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 188.80 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/188.80 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 188.80 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 16,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,550.21/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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