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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.76, 188.82 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.76, 188.82 and 107.18 is: 147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.76 : 188.82 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.76/188.82 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.76x = 188.82 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.76x = 20,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,237.73/136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.98

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