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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.28, 188.18 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.28, 188.18 and 114.14 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.28 : 188.18 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.28/188.18 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.28x = 188.18 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.28x = 21,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478.87/136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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