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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.03, 187.47 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.03, 187.47 and 111.39 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.03 : 187.47 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.03/187.47 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.03x = 187.47 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.03x = 20,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,882.28/136.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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