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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 188.87 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 188.87 and 87.68 is: 120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 188.87 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/188.87 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 188.87 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 16,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560.12/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.97

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