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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.44 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.44 and 101.76 is: 140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.44 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.44 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.44 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 19,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174.69/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.33

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