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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 189.81 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 189.81 and 129.99 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 189.81 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/189.81 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 189.81 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 24,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.40/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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