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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 188.25 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.25 and 105.37 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 188.25 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/188.25 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 188.25 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 19,835.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,835.38/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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