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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.37 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.37 and 103.43 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.37 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.37 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.37 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 19,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,483.11/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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