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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.95, 188.78 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.95, 188.78 and 107.79 is: 148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.95 : 188.78 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.95/188.78 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.95x = 188.78 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.95x = 20,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,348.06/136.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.58

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