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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 188.04 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 188.04 and 103.52 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 188.04 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/188.04 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 188.04 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 19,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465.90/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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