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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.11, 203.82 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.11, 203.82 and 114.24 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.11 : 203.82 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.11/203.82 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.11x = 203.82 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.11x = 23,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284.40/136.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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