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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 187.86 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 187.86 and 111.58 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 187.86 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/187.86 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 187.86 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 20,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961.42/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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