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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.79 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.79 and 119.24 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.79 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.79 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.79 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 22,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511.70/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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