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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.49, 187.92 and 111.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.49, 187.92 and 111.85 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.49 : 187.92 = 111.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.49/187.92 = 111.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.49x = 187.92 × 111.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.49x = 21,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018.38/136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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