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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.51, 188.47 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.47 and 101.50 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.51 : 188.47 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.51/188.47 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.51x = 188.47 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.51x = 19,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.98/136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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