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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 189.03 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 189.03 and 104.22 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 189.03 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/189.03 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 189.03 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 19,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,700.71/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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