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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.17 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.17 and 108.54 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.17 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.17 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.17 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 20,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,423.70/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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