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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.48 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.48 and 109.10 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.48 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.48 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.48 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 20,563.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563.91/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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