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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.93, 189.12 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.93, 189.12 and 100.26 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.93 : 189.12 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.93/189.12 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.93x = 189.12 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.93x = 18,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.17/136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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