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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 187.92 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 187.92 and 111.80 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 187.92 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/187.92 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 187.92 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 21,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.93/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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