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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.43, 188.21 and 105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.43, 188.21 and 105.29 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.43 : 188.21 = 105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.43/188.21 = 105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.43x = 188.21 × 105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.43x = 19,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816.63/136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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