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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 188.64 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 188.64 and 100.01 is: 137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 188.64 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/188.64 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 188.64 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 18,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.36/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.80

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