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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 188.94 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 188.94 and 100.07 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 188.94 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/188.94 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 188.94 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 18,907.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,907.23/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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