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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 188.12 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 188.12 and 105.27 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 188.12 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/188.12 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 188.12 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 19,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802.95/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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