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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.01, 187.61 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.01, 187.61 and 103.21 is: 142.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.01 : 187.61 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.01/187.61 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.01x = 187.61 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.01x = 19,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362.29/136.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.36

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