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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.98 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.98 and 106.66 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.98 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.98 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.98 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 20,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.95/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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