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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 204.53 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 204.53 and 112.11 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 204.53 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/204.53 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 204.53 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 22,929.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.30/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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