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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 187.99 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 187.99 and 105.30 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 187.99 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/187.99 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 187.99 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 19,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,795.08/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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