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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 188.76 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 188.76 and 99.51 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 188.76 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/188.76 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 188.76 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 18,784.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,784.23/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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