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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.45, 188.22 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.45, 188.22 and 111.76 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.45 : 188.22 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.45/188.22 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.45x = 188.22 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.45x = 21,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,035.47/136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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