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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.36 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.36 and 108.97 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.36 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.36 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.36 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 20,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,524.57/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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