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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 187.61 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 187.61 and 107.01 is: 147.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 187.61 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/187.61 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 187.61 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 20,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,075.61/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.43

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