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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 187.59 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 187.59 and 108.55 is: 149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 187.59 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/187.59 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 187.59 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 20,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,362.89/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.53

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