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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.02, 187.62 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.02, 187.62 and 104.92 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.02 : 187.62 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.02/187.62 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.02x = 187.62 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.02x = 19,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.23/136.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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