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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.38, 205.23 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.38, 205.23 and 112.19 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.38 : 205.23 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.38/205.23 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.38x = 205.23 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.38x = 23,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024.15/136.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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