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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.78 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.78 and 101.56 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.78 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.78 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.78 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 19,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070.94/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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