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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 188.99 and 87.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 188.99 and 87.21 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 188.99 = 87.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/188.99 = 87.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 188.99 × 87.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 16,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,480.44/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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