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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 188.04 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 188.04 and 105.06 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 188.04 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/188.04 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 188.04 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 19,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,755.99/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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