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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.40, 188.28 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.40, 188.28 and 107.44 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.40 : 188.28 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.40/188.28 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.40x = 188.28 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.40x = 20,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228.80/136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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