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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 188.59 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 188.59 and 133.46 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 188.59 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/188.59 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 188.59 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 25,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169.22/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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