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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 188.35 and 108.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 188.35 and 108.96 is: 150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 188.35 = 108.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/188.35 = 108.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 188.35 × 108.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 20,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.62/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.47

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