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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.69, 188.33 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.69, 188.33 and 109.01 is: 150.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.69 : 188.33 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.69/188.33 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.69x = 188.33 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.69x = 20,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,529.78/136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.20

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