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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.15 and 103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.15 and 103.69 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.15 = 103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.15 = 103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.15 × 103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 19,509.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,509.27/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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