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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.25, 187.83 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.25, 187.83 and 106.70 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.25 : 187.83 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.25/187.83 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.25x = 187.83 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.25x = 20,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,040.52/136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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