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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.66, 188.55 and 119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.66, 188.55 and 119.35 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.66 : 188.55 = 119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.66/188.55 = 119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.66x = 188.55 × 119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.66x = 22,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503.44/136.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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