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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 188.48 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 188.48 and 103.76 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 188.48 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/188.48 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 188.48 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 19,556.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556.68/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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