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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 188.28 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.28 and 103.25 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 188.28 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/188.28 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 188.28 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 19,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440.38/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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