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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.92, 189.15 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.92, 189.15 and 105.96 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.92 : 189.15 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.92/189.15 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.92x = 189.15 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.92x = 20,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.33/136.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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