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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.26, 188.33 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.26, 188.33 and 114.39 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.26 : 188.33 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.26/188.33 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.26x = 188.33 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.26x = 21,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,543.07/136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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