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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 188.39 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 188.39 and 107.09 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 188.39 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/188.39 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 188.39 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 20,174.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.66/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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