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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.40 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.40 and 101.72 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.40 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.40 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.40 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 19,164.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,164.05/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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