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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 189.09 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 189.09 and 136.65 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 189.09 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/189.09 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 189.09 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 25,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,839.15/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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