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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 187.95 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 187.95 and 103.62 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 187.95 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/187.95 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 187.95 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 19,475.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,475.38/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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