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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.68 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.68 and 104.08 is: 143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.68 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.68 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.68 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 19,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.81/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.59

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