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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.37 and 119.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.37 and 119.07 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.37 = 119.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.37 = 119.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.37 × 119.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 22,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.22/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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