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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 188.89 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 188.89 and 105.84 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 188.89 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/188.89 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 188.89 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 19,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991.85/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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