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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 188.58 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 188.58 and 108.99 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 188.58 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/188.58 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 188.58 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 20,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,553.33/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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