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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.18 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.18 and 108.59 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.18 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.18 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.18 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 20,432.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,432.98/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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