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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 187.70 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 187.70 and 111.65 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 187.70 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/187.70 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 187.70 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 20,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,955.21/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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