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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.46, 187.89 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.46, 187.89 and 103.32 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.46 : 187.89 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.46/187.89 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.46x = 187.89 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.46x = 19,412.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412.79/136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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