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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 188.47 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 188.47 and 104.94 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 188.47 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/188.47 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 188.47 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 19,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778.04/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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