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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 188.91 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 188.91 and 111.94 is: 154.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 188.91 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/188.91 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 188.91 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 21,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.59/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.86

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