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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.57, 188.40 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.57, 188.40 and 114.59 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.57 : 188.40 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.57/188.40 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.57x = 188.40 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.57x = 21,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.80/136.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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