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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 189.02 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 189.02 and 74.80 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 189.02 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/189.02 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 189.02 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 14,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137.38/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

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