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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 188.53 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 188.53 and 105.41 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 188.53 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/188.53 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 188.53 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 19,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.21/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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