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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 187.65 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 187.65 and 114.30 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 187.65 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/187.65 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 187.65 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 21,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448.40/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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