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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.75, 188.55 and 101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.75, 188.55 and 101.29 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.75 : 188.55 = 101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.75/188.55 = 101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.75x = 188.55 × 101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.75x = 19,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,098.23/136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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