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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 188.89 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 188.89 and 95.42 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 188.89 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/188.89 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 188.89 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 18,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.94/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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