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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 187.82 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 187.82 and 111.64 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 187.82 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/187.82 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 187.82 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 20,968.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,968.22/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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