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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 187.72 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 187.72 and 103.38 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 187.72 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/187.72 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 187.72 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 19,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.53/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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