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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.99 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.99 and 84.50 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.99 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.99 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.99 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 15,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969.66/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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