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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 188.15 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 188.15 and 108.75 is: 150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 188.15 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/188.15 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 188.15 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 20,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.47/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.28

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