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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.52, 188.49 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.52, 188.49 and 105.38 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.52 : 188.49 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.52/188.49 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.52x = 188.49 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.52x = 19,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863.55/136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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