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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 203.75 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 203.75 and 112 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 203.75 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/203.75 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 203.75 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 22,820
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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