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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 188.29 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 188.29 and 106.89 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 188.29 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/188.29 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 188.29 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 20,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.75/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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