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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.51 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.51 and 105.40 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.51 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.51 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.51 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 19,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.12/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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