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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.86, 188.46 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.86, 188.46 and 101.86 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.86 : 188.46 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.86/188.46 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.86x = 188.46 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.86x = 19,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.54/136.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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