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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 188.08 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 188.08 and 114.54 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 188.08 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/188.08 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 188.08 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 21,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.68/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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