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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 187.94 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 187.94 and 112.82 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 187.94 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/187.94 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 187.94 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 21,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202.10/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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