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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.18 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.18 and 109.66 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.18 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.18 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.18 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 20,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,635.82/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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