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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 187.92 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 187.92 and 111.60 is: 154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 187.92 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/187.92 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 187.92 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 20,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971.87/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.01

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