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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 188.92 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 188.92 and 136.33 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 188.92 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/188.92 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 188.92 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 25,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,755.46/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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