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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 188.44 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 188.44 and 105.64 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 188.44 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/188.44 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 188.44 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 19,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.80/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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