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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 188.17 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 188.17 and 103.57 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 188.17 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/188.17 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 188.17 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 19,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,488.77/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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