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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.87, 188.97 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.87, 188.97 and 87.10 is: 120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.87 : 188.97 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.87/188.97 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.87x = 188.97 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.87x = 16,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,459.29/136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.25

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