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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.99, 189.29 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.99, 189.29 and 109.59 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.99 : 189.29 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.99/189.29 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.99x = 189.29 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.99x = 20,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742.80/136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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