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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.10, 185.42 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.10, 185.42 and 136.10 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.10 : 185.42 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.10/185.42 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.10x = 185.42 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.10x = 25,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.66/136.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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