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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.97, 188.78 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.97, 188.78 and 100.07 is: 137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.97 : 188.78 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.97/188.78 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.97x = 188.78 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.97x = 18,891.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.21/136.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.92

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