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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.31 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.31 and 103.63 is: 143.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.31 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.31 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.31 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 19,514.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.57/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.03

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