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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 188.29 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 188.29 and 101.52 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 188.29 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/188.29 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 188.29 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 19,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115.33/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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