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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.39 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.39 and 107.08 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.39 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.39 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.39 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 20,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,172.60/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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