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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.16, 203.82 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.16, 203.82 and 112.82 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.16 : 203.82 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.16/203.82 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.16x = 203.82 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.16x = 22,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.95/136.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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