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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 188.01 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 188.01 and 103.25 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 188.01 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/188.01 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 188.01 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 19,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.03/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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