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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.97 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.97 and 78.73 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.97 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.97 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.97 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 14,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,877.61/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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