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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 187.62 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 187.62 and 111.04 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 187.62 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/187.62 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 187.62 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 20,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832.44/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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