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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 187.93 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 187.93 and 107.20 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 187.93 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/187.93 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 187.93 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 20,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146.10/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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