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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.63, 188.64 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.63, 188.64 and 105.49 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.63 : 188.64 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.63/188.64 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.63x = 188.64 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.63x = 19,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,899.63/136.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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