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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 188.83 and 107.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 188.83 and 107.65 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 188.83 = 107.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/188.83 = 107.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 188.83 × 107.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 20,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,327.55/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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