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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 187.75 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 187.75 and 111.88 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 187.75 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/187.75 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 187.75 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 21,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.53/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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