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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.53, 188.40 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.53, 188.40 and 107.05 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.53 : 188.40 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.53/188.40 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.53x = 188.40 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.53x = 20,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,168.22/136.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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