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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 188.87 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 188.87 and 85.17 is: 117.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 188.87 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/188.87 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 188.87 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 16,085.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085.63/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.48

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