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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.39, 188.45 and 103.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.39, 188.45 and 103.81 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.39 : 188.45 = 103.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.39/188.45 = 103.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.39x = 188.45 × 103.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.39x = 19,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,562.99/136.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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