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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.36 and 112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.36 and 112.39 is: 168.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.36 = 112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.36 = 112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.36 × 112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 22,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.09/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.36

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