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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 204.24 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 204.24 and 112 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 204.24 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/204.24 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 204.24 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 22,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874.88/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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