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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.31 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.31 and 105.45 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.31 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.31 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.31 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 19,857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,857.29/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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