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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.44, 188.46 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.44, 188.46 and 112.14 is: 154.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.44 : 188.46 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.44/188.46 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.44x = 188.46 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.44x = 21,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.90/136.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.90

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