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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.56 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.56 and 119.70 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.56 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.56 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.56 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 22,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450.93/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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