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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 188.96 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 188.96 and 77.12 is: 106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 188.96 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/188.96 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 188.96 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 14,572.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.26/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.42

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