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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.66, 259.23 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.66, 259.23 and 136.18 is: 188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.66 : 259.23 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.66/259.23 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.66x = 259.23 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.66x = 35,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301.94/187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.12

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