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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 188.72 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 188.72 and 113.42 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 188.72 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/188.72 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 188.72 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 21,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403.11/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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