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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 187.69 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 187.69 and 103.31 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 187.69 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/187.69 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 187.69 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 19,390.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.25/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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