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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.68, 188.82 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.68, 188.82 and 115.92 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.68 : 188.82 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.68/188.82 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.68x = 188.82 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.68x = 21,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888.01/136.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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