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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.47, 187.56 and 117.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.47, 187.56 and 117.03 is: 160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.47 : 187.56 = 117.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.47/187.56 = 117.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.47x = 187.56 × 117.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.47x = 21,950.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950.15/136.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.84

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