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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.58, 188.72 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.58, 188.72 and 109.18 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.58 : 188.72 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.58/188.72 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.58x = 188.72 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.58x = 20,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.79/136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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