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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 188.68 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 188.68 and 105.52 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 188.68 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/188.68 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 188.68 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 19,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.51/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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