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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.06, 187.58 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.06, 187.58 and 116.34 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.06 : 187.58 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.06/187.58 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.06x = 187.58 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.06x = 21,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823.06/136.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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