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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.48, 188.28 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.48, 188.28 and 103.84 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.48 : 188.28 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.48/188.28 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.48x = 188.28 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.48x = 19,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551.00/136.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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