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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 188.34 and 103.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 188.34 and 103.74 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 188.34 = 103.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/188.34 = 103.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 188.34 × 103.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 19,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.39/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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