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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.84 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.84 and 114.40 is: 158.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.84 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.84 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.84 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 21,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.90/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.01

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