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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 188.04 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 188.04 and 105.24 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 188.04 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/188.04 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 188.04 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 19,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789.33/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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