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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.63 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.63 and 104.93 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.63 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.63 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.63 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 19,687.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687.60/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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