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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.90, 189.03 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.90, 189.03 and 95.50 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.90 : 189.03 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.90/189.03 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.90x = 189.03 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.90x = 18,052.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052.37/136.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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