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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 188.36 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 188.36 and 107.33 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 188.36 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/188.36 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 188.36 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 20,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.68/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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