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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.58 and 105.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.58 and 105.00 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.58 = 105.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.58 = 105.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.58 × 105.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 19,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,694.96/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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