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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.54, 188.16 and 111.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.54, 188.16 and 111.90 is: 154.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.54 : 188.16 = 111.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.54/188.16 = 111.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.54x = 188.16 × 111.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.54x = 21,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.10/136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.20

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