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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 187.83 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 187.83 and 102.96 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 187.83 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/187.83 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 187.83 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 19,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338.98/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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