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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.80 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.80 and 101.08 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.80 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.80 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.80 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 18,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.82/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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