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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 188.94 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 188.94 and 84.47 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 188.94 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/188.94 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 188.94 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 15,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.82/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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