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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 189.09 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 189.09 and 88.00 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 189.09 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/189.09 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 189.09 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 16,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,638.53/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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