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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 188.64 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 188.64 and 107.68 is: 148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 188.64 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/188.64 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 188.64 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 20,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.28/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.44

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