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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 189.02 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 189.02 and 84.51 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 189.02 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/189.02 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 189.02 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 15,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,972.71/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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