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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.24, 187.78 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.24, 187.78 and 111.40 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.24 : 187.78 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.24/187.78 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.24x = 187.78 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.24x = 20,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,918.69/136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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