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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 187.39 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 187.39 and 104.62 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 187.39 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/187.39 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 187.39 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 19,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.93/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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