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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.20, 188.10 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.20, 188.10 and 103.56 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.20 : 188.10 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.20/188.10 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.20x = 188.10 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.20x = 19,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,479.64/136.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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