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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 187.62 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 187.62 and 114.38 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 187.62 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/187.62 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 187.62 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 21,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459.98/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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