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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 188.81 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 188.81 and 84.44 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 188.81 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/188.81 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 188.81 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 15,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943.80/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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