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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 189.06 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 189.06 and 108.90 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 189.06 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/189.06 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 189.06 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 20,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588.63/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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