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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 187.99 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 187.99 and 118.09 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 187.99 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/187.99 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 187.99 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 22,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,199.74/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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