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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.34, 188.27 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.34, 188.27 and 113.11 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.34 : 188.27 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.34/188.27 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.34x = 188.27 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.34x = 21,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,295.22/136.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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