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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.49 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.49 and 112.05 is: 154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.49 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.49 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.49 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 21,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.30/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.59

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