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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 187.89 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 187.89 and 107.26 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 187.89 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/187.89 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 187.89 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 20,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.14/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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