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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 187.98 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 187.98 and 119.80 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 187.98 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/187.98 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 187.98 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 22,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,520.00/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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