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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 188.73 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 188.73 and 104.09 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 188.73 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/188.73 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 188.73 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 19,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.96/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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