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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 187.97 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 187.97 and 114.50 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 187.97 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/187.97 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 187.97 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 21,521.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,521.05/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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