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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 187.73 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 187.73 and 105.11 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 187.73 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/187.73 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 187.73 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 19,732.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.24/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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