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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.77, 188.78 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.77, 188.78 and 101.83 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.77 : 188.78 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.77/188.78 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.77x = 188.78 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.77x = 19,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,223.47/136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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