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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.40 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.40 and 105.66 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.40 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.40 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.40 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 19,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906.34/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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