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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 188.81 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 188.81 and 105.78 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 188.81 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/188.81 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 188.81 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 19,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971.79/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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