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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.32, 188.16 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.32, 188.16 and 118.08 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.32 : 188.16 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.32/188.16 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.32x = 188.16 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.32x = 22,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.93/136.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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