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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.96, 188.88 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.96, 188.88 and 105.88 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.96 : 188.88 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.96/188.88 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.96x = 188.88 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.96x = 19,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.61/136.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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