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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 188.56 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 188.56 and 103.92 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 188.56 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/188.56 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 188.56 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 19,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.16/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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