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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 188.33 and 113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 188.33 and 113.10 is: 156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 188.33 = 113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/188.33 = 113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 188.33 × 113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 21,298.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298.85/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.14

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