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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 187.57 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 187.57 and 135.18 is: 185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 187.57 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/187.57 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 187.57 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 25,355.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,355.88/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.17

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