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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.12 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.12 and 114.32 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.12 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.12 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.12 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 21,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.88/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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