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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 189 and 95.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 189 and 95.36 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 189 = 95.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/189 = 95.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 189 × 95.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 18,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023.04/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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