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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.85 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.85 and 103.48 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.85 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.85 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.85 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 19,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438.51/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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