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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 189.03 and 87.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 189.03 and 87.86 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 189.03 = 87.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/189.03 = 87.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 189.03 × 87.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 16,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.23/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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