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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 188.82 and 109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 188.82 and 109.38 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 188.82 = 109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/188.82 = 109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 188.82 × 109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 20,653.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.13/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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