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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 188.83 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 188.83 and 93.26 is: 128.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 188.83 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/188.83 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 188.83 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 17,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,610.29/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.66

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