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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 189 and 77.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 189 and 77.94 is: 107.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 189 = 77.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/189 = 77.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 189 × 77.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 14,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.66/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.57

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