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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 187.41 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 187.41 and 108.44 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 187.41 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/187.41 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 187.41 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 20,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322.91/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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