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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.88, 189.12 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.88, 189.12 and 104.32 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.88 : 189.12 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.88/189.12 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.88x = 189.12 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.88x = 19,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,729.00/136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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