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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.61, 188.55 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.61, 188.55 and 109.19 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.61 : 188.55 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.61/188.55 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.61x = 188.55 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.61x = 20,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.23/136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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