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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 188.26 and 107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 188.26 and 107.41 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 188.26 = 107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/188.26 = 107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 188.26 × 107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 20,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221.01/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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