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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.29, 187.97 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.29, 187.97 and 111.72 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.29 : 187.97 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.29/187.97 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.29x = 187.97 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.29x = 20,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,999.45/136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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