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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.04, 187.52 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.04, 187.52 and 114.17 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.04 : 187.52 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.04/187.52 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.04x = 187.52 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.04x = 21,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,407.65/136.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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