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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 188.34 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 188.34 and 105.27 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 188.34 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/188.34 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 188.34 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 19,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.55/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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