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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.80 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.80 and 109.22 is: 150.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.80 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.80 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.80 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 20,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619.52/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.81

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