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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 187.72 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 187.72 and 104.64 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 187.72 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/187.72 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 187.72 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 19,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.02/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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