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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.05, 188.24 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.05, 188.24 and 115.26 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.05 : 188.24 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.05/188.24 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.05x = 188.24 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.05x = 21,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.97/136.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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