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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 187.45 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 187.45 and 117.68 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 187.45 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/187.45 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 187.45 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 22,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.12/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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