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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 188.96 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 188.96 and 78.72 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 188.96 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/188.96 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 188.96 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 14,873.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,873.99/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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