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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 188.36 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 188.36 and 112.04 is: 154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 188.36 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/188.36 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 188.36 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 21,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103.85/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.43

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