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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.70, 188.93 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.70, 188.93 and 104.20 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.70 : 188.93 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.70/188.93 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.70x = 188.93 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.70x = 19,686.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.51/136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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