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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 188.37 and 105.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 188.37 and 105.46 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 188.37 = 105.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/188.37 = 105.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 188.37 × 105.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 19,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.03/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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