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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.67, 188.66 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.67, 188.66 and 116.06 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.67 : 188.66 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.67/188.66 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.67x = 188.66 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.67x = 21,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894.36/136.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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