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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.84, 188.91 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.84, 188.91 and 101.89 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.84 : 188.91 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.84/188.91 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.84x = 188.91 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.84x = 19,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,248.04/136.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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