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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 188.10 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 188.10 and 114.60 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 188.10 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/188.10 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 188.10 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 21,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556.26/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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