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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.37, 187.98 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.37, 187.98 and 111.44 is: 153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.37 : 187.98 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.37/187.98 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.37x = 187.98 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.37x = 20,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,948.49/136.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.62

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