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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 188.06 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 188.06 and 108.72 is: 150.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 188.06 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/188.06 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 188.06 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 20,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.46/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.15

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