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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 188.27 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 188.27 and 101.63 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 188.27 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/188.27 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 188.27 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 19,134.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,134.10/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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