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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.35, 188.19 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.35, 188.19 and 116.37 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.35 : 188.19 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.35/188.19 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.35x = 188.19 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.35x = 21,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899.67/136.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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