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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.64 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.64 and 101.76 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.64 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.64 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.64 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 19,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.01/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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