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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 187.92 and 111.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 187.92 and 111.74 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 187.92 = 111.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/187.92 = 111.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 187.92 × 111.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 20,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,997.24/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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