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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 187.68 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 187.68 and 117.66 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 187.68 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/187.68 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 187.68 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 22,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082.43/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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