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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.21 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.21 and 108.17 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.21 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.21 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.21 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 20,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249.30/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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