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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 188.66 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 188.66 and 105.79 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 188.66 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/188.66 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 188.66 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 19,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.34/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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