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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.56, 187.98 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.56, 187.98 and 111.96 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.56 : 187.98 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.56/187.98 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.56x = 187.98 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.56x = 21,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046.24/136.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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