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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.18, 204.68 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.18, 204.68 and 112.29 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.18 : 204.68 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.18/204.68 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.18x = 204.68 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.18x = 22,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983.52/136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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