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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.38 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.38 and 117.90 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.38 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.38 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.38 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 22,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.00/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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