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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 187.98 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 187.98 and 103.74 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 187.98 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/187.98 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 187.98 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 19,501.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.05/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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