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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.83, 188.70 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.83, 188.70 and 101.95 is: 140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.83 : 188.70 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.83/188.70 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.83x = 188.70 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.83x = 19,236.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236.77/136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.59

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