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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 188.72 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 188.72 and 109.44 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 188.72 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/188.72 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 188.72 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 20,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,653.52/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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